One of Chester FC ’s National League North rivals have named a new boss.

While the Blues are still working their way through appointing a new man at the helm of the Swansway Chester Stadium outfit, AFC Telford United have moved to put a fresh manager in place ahead of the new season.

But Telford have now announced Gavin Cowan has as first team manager, with Phil Trainer as his assistant.

Speaking to the club’s official website, Cowan – who played for Telford between 2008 and 2010 – said: “It’s an absolute honour to be given the role of manager of such a fantastic club and one in which I am very passionate about.